The Wellcome Practice Dartford

30/10/2025

Did you know…? You can see your position in an NHS waiting list on the NHS App 📱

Save yourself a phone call to your GP practice – tap the app.

Download it today on your smartphone or tablet via:

- Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhs.online.nhsonline
- App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nhs-app/id1388411277?ls=1

29/10/2025

Find out how your pharmacy team can help you.

28/10/2025

✨Flu Jab - Myth vs Fact ✨

❌ MYTH: The flu jab gives you flu

✅ FACT: The flu jab cannot give you flu as it doesn't contain any live viruses

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💡Did you know, if you're aged 65 and over and live in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, you can drop in at a local community pop up vaccination clinic to have your free flu jab?

👉 View the list of locations here - it's always being updated: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/pop-vaccine-clinics-launching-across-dartford-gravesham-and-swanley-make-it-easier-over-65s-get-protected-winter

👩‍⚕️Alternatively, you can book your slot at a GP practice or pharmacy in the usual way online at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services or by calling 119.

💙 The flu jab could protect you from serious illness this winter

26/10/2025

You are warmly invited to the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Maternity and Neonatal Improvement Event, in partnership with the North Kent Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP). Whether you’ve had a baby recently, are expecting, or have used local maternity or neonatal services in the past, your experiences can help us make care better for every family in our community.

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time: 9:30–14:30
Location: Eastgate Community Centre, 141 Springhead Parkway, Gravesend DA11 8AD

We want to hear from you! Your experiences, ideas, and feedback are vital in shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care. This is a chance to share what works well and what could be even better for women, families and babies in our community.

Please book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maternity-and-neonatal-improvement-event-tickets-1781460629699?aff=oddtdtcreator
We look forward to welcoming you.

24/10/2025

Make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccinations.

20/10/2025

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, help is here.

Call 111 and select the option for mental health to speak with a trained practitioner.

If you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999.

A mental health crisis can mean different things for different people.

You’re not alone; there is other support available 24/7.

· Release the pressure helpline offers 24/7 support either by texting SHOUT to 85258 or calling 0800 107 0160.

· Call the Samaritans on 116 123 any time, day or night.

17/10/2025

16/10/2025

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In this month’s Dartford Living, local GP, Dr Julie Taylor breaks down what the NHS 10-Year Plan means for our community. Read her full article via the link in the comments.

15/10/2025

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14/10/2025

Men, are you struggling with mental health? Or do you know someone who is?

DGT's very own Bereavement Officer, Teresa Knapp, has created a fantastic support resource for men struggling with their mental health.

The 'Man Alive' padlet is aimed at men from all backgrounds who are suffering from a range of issues including; addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorder, domestic abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder or suicidal thoughts and more.

It is available to view here: https://padlet.com/teresaknapp1/man-alive-its-time-to-focus-on-thriving-not-just-surviving-djv5k1d5ht17307l

Remember, you are not alone!

14/10/2025

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